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House Committee Votes to Hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in Contempt of Congress
The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to advance resolutions recommending that former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton be held in contempt of Congress. The vote stems from the committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and the Clintons' alleged defiance of a congressional subpoena.
The Republican-controlled committee approved the contempt of Congress charges in bipartisan votes, setting up potential votes in the House early next month, according to Fortune. Some Democrats, including progressive lawmakers, joined Republicans in supporting the measures, emphasizing the need for full transparency in the Epstein investigation.
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, led by Chairman Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., initiated the contempt proceedings after the Clintons allegedly failed to comply with a subpoena related to the panel's investigation, NPR News reported. The specific details of the subpoena and the Clintons' response were not detailed in the provided source material.
The votes mark a significant development in the Epstein saga as Congress continues its investigation. Holding a former president in contempt of Congress would be an unprecedented action. The potential House votes next month will determine whether the contempt charges are pursued further.
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